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A burn ban has been issued in Mahaska County.

Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff requested the order from the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office in response to extremely dry conditions in the region.

Drought conditions have worsened in south central Iowa, with little significant rainfall expected in the near future, according to the National Weather Service. A slight chance of rain is in the forecast Thursday morning. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest weather information.